PICKENS, S.C. (AP) _ Pickens County deputies say a 34-year-old woman arranged to kill her husband so she could collect $250,000 in life insurance.

DSS responds to criticism over child deaths reported in 2013.

In the wake of a man getting shot and killed trying to break up a verbal altercation at a bar and grill in Lexington County, authorities say deciding to intervene is a personal decision. However, they don't recommend it.

KERSHAW COUNTY, S.C. (WOLO) -- The Kershaw County Sheriff’s Office is stepping up its enforcement of sex offender laws.

CROSS HILL, S.C. (AP) _ Two arrests have been made in the shooting deaths of an uncle and niece whose bodies were found in her Cross Hill home.

Columbia, SC (WOLO)- Being in a gang could result in more prison time in South Carolina.

Local authorities say the murder of 31-year-old Brandon Ratliff will be solved with input from the community, as investigators have very little to go on. Meanwhile, the victim's family is planning a funeral with more questions than answers surrounding Brandon's death.

Columbia, SC (WOLO)-It was a tense morning for two northeast Columbia schools, who had to be placed on lockdown following a shooting. Richland County deputies say around 11:30 this morning, two people entered a home on Brookfield Road. Investigators say one man was shot during the incident, his condition is unknown at this time.

SPARTANBURG, S.C. (AP) _ Work to replace a bridge over Interstate 585 in Spartanburg has been moved up by five months after the bridge was heavily damaged.

Truthful Tuesday protesters returned to the State House Tuesday to push for Medicaid expansion.

SUMTER, S.C. (WOLO) -- The South Carolina Highway Patrol is investigating a deadly collision.

MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (AP) _ It seems members of the Myrtle Beach City Council prefer cruising to strolling.

Columbia, SC (WOLO)- Deputies in Orangeburg say a 23 year old woman shot and killed her boyfriend. Investigators say the couple began arguing around 1:30 this morning. When she tried to leave the home, deputies say Jeremy Williamson pulled her back inside and began punching her.

Hilton, Sheraton, Westin and Marriot join Target, Neiman Marcus, and craft retailer Michaels on the list of 'who's getting hacked today.'

A man and his niece are discovered shot to death inside their Cross Hill home.

PELZER, S.C. (AP) _ Greenville County sheriff's deputies say a woman has been found shot to death at her home in Pelzer and her husband has been charged with murder.

Numbers out this week from the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control indicate more people are dying from influenza.

Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)- More charges have been filed against a couple accused of targeting and killing an upstate sex offender.